FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Grey Lynn Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Grey Lynn Small Business Loans
Grey Lynn unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Grey Lynn Business Loans
What is the Larger Grey Lynn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.